South Penrith
NSW 2750 • Greater Sydney
About South Penrith
South Penrith sits just south of Penrith's commercial heart, about 55 kilometres west of Sydney's CBD. This residential suburb of around 12,000 people serves as a practical family neighbourhood close to the Western Sydney region's major facilities. The suburb offers standard suburban living with easy access to Penrith's retail, sporting, and entertainment options.
Families here benefit from Penrith's comprehensive facilities without the commercial traffic. Housing is predominantly family homes on reasonable blocks, with prices accessible to working families. The community is unpretentious and practical - people here work in the area and live normal suburban lives. Access to the Blue Mountains is a bonus for weekend escapes.
South Penrith falls under postcode 2750 and is governed by Penrith Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Penrith electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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75 MacKellar Street
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Emu Heights Public School ICSEA 1006Wedmore Rd
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Emu Plains Public School ICSEA 993Emerald St
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Leonay Public School ICSEA 1049Buring Ave
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Great Western Hwy
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49 Forbes Street
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Caloola Ave
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Penrith High School ICSEA 1186High St
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Penrith Public School ICSEA 98651 High St
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Penrith South Public School ICSEA 958Jamison Rd
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30-36 Higgins Street
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Jamison High School ICSEA 964Maxwell & Evan Sts
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Jamisontown Public School ICSEA 980Thurwood Ave
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York Public School ICSEA 973Evan St
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150 Fragar Road
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in South Penrith by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View South Penrith Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "South Penrith" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
120 state housing + 24 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 449
- 2. India 224
- 3. New Zealand 178
- 4. Philippines 102
- 5. China 95
- 6. Scotland 67
- 7. Ireland 53
- 8. South Africa 48
- 9. Germany 46
- 10. Sri Lanka 43
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)